Job Overview
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
June 22, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Conduct reviews of new and existing clients' KYC profiles and transactions in alignment with IBKR policy and regulatory requirements including the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
- • Assess clients' AML programs according to established procedures and firm policies to ensure compliance with anti-terrorist financing and sanctions regulations.
- • Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends to advise management on potential risks and compliance gaps.
- • Maintain accurate tracking of compliance assignments and documentation requests to ensure all deadlines are met consistently.
- • Write comprehensive risk assessments, suspicious activity reports, investigations, and client communications in accordance with regulatory standards.
- • Contribute to the streamlining and enhancement of existing compliance processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
- • Perform due diligence reviews of financial institutions including banks, broker-dealers, mutual funds, and other entities as required.
- • Utilize knowledge of capital markets and trade surveillance systems to evaluate client activity for potential illicit behavior.
- • Work in a hybrid environment with four days per week in the Chicago office and one day remote.
- • Collaborate with Compliance Managers and cross-functional teams to uphold firm-wide regulatory standards and internal controls.
- • Ensure all documentation and reporting activities are completed with precision, attention to detail, and adherence to internal audit protocols.
- • Stay current with evolving AML, securities, and financial regulations affecting broker-dealers and global financial services.
- • Demonstrate initiative in managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
- • Communicate complex compliance findings clearly and effectively through verbal and written channels to internal stakeholders.
- • Participate in corporate training, compliance workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance professional expertise.
🎯 Requirements
- • 3+ years of experience working for an exchange, regulatory organization, broker-dealer (BD), Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), or similar financial services entity
- • Bachelor’s degree with focus in law, accounting, data analytics, or related field (if lacking direct industry experience)
- • Experience in internal audit, legal, accounting, or control functions within a financial services firm or regulator
- • Knowledge of capital markets and experience with trade surveillance
- • ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications (preferred)
- • Proven ability to conduct due diligence reviews of banks, broker-dealers, mutual funds, and other financial institutions
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually with annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- • Retirement plan with 401(k) and competitive company match
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with company-paid medical premiums
- • Daily company lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options
- • Wellness screenings, health coaching, and counseling services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- • Education reimbursement and access to learning opportunities
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About Interactive Brokers LLC
Interactive Brokers LLC is a U.S.-regulated electronic brokerage and market maker that provides direct-access trading in stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs and funds to individual and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates a consolidated equity capital of over $10 billion, routes orders to more than 150 markets in 33 countries, and offers a proprietary Trader Workstation platform, margin lending, portfolio management tools, research and robo-advisory services through Interactive Advisors. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, it is listed on NASDAQ under ticker IBKR and regulated by SEC, FINRA, NYSE and global authorities.
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